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Sale 41: Western Postal History

Table of ContentsLots 3127-3136

Western Express - Nevada (Wells, Fargo & Co. - A to M Towns)

Lot 815    

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From Jacobsville N.T. Red printed label ("Jacobsville N.T." town designation on label is in manuscript) on complete paste-up originating in Gold Hill N.T. and sent to Jacobsville N.T. where it was then forwarded to San Francisco, addressed side has originating handstamp of "Wells, Fargo & Co/ Express/Gold Hill Utah" (Wells, Fargo & Co. handstamp had not yet been altered to Gold Hill N.T.), transit marking of "Wells, Fargo & Co./Jul 5/Clifton N.T.", and Wells, Fargo & Co. forwarding label of Jacobsville N.T., reverse side of paste-up is composed of Wells, Fargo & Co. franked 1861 3¢ pink entire with 1861 10¢ green and tied by "Wells, Fargo & Co./Gold Hill Utah" handstamp, cover was neatly opened at both left and right and is not reduced, small tear at top center of addressed side, some light wear & soiling, condition is Very Fine for this type of usage, a stunning item of great rarity.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $2,700

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